Shift Supervisor - 2nd shift

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Operator to lead surface mount technology operations on the 2nd shift in Irvine, CA. You will supervise SMT/PCB assembly lines, coach a team of operators, and ensure schedules, quality, and throughput meet customer requirements.

Qualifications include 3+ years SMT/PCBA experience, strong knowledge of SMT equipment, and IPC standards familiarity. Flexibility for OT and off-shifts is required; opportunity for growth exists within a fast-paced electronics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment and processes.
• Experience with process setup, troubleshooting and yield improvement.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and drawings.
• Proven leadership and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY).
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed.
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity.
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards.
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Solder paste printers

Reflow ovens

AOI

Job description

Experienced leader with strong SMT experience / 2nd shift

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara

Salary: $28 - $31 per hour

A bit about us

We are seeking an experienced SMT Operator to lead and oversee surface mount technology (SMT) operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians to meet customer and delivery requirements.

Why join us

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI)
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.